9 Dinner Experiences in Hoi An to Build a Day Around

1.Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · from $39Our pick

Join Cinnamon Cruises at 16:45 for a two-hour sunset dinner on Hoi An’s Thu Bon and Hoai rivers. You’ll receive a welcome cocktail and snack, then enjoy prawns, fish, squid, wine, tropical fruit, music, and floating lanterns. Small groups often make the boat feel private.

“Cruise was amazing went with my fiance jan..great value for money...khoy the guide was awesum..pucked us up at the meeting place,then walked us back after the cruise to the same spot as it was dark...thanks so much....jan and Bob levin new zealand”

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2.Hoi An Food Tour by Motorbike with Tastings and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $55Top rated

Ride pillion through Hoi An with a local guide, stopping for a famous Vietnamese sandwich, pancake, egg dish, market visits, a pagoda, rice paddies, dinner, and beer. Guides such as Emma, Lee, Lan, Molly, An, Nancy, Gum, and Chrystal have led this small-group experience.

“Very nice tour around the city tasting Vietnamese specialties. My guide, Nancy, was very professional, she spoke very good English and she knew all the best place for rating in Hoi An! Highly recommended tour!”

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3.Vy’s Kitchen Private BBQ DINNER Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $65

Leave Hoi An at 6pm for a relaxed countryside drive by Jeep or private air-conditioned car. At Vy’s Bistro and Chef’s Home, enjoy a welcome cocktail, local nibbles, and a set-menu BBQ dinner built around fresh Vietnamese ingredients. Roundtrip transport is included for addresses within 5 km of central Hoi An.

“We had an amazing lunch here in a beautiful setting. We had vegetarian spring rolls, prawn curry and the fish of the day. Everything was delicious and prepared with so much love. I had the best ginger lemongrass tea I’d ever had. Great experience and highly recommend.”

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4.Cooking Class Lunch/ Dinner with Local Chef in Coconut Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $23Best value

Spend about three hours learning Vietnamese home cooking with a friendly local chef in Hoi An’s Coconut Village. You’ll prepare banh xeo, spring rolls, papaya salad, lemongrass chicken, rice milk, and seasonal fruit, with vegetarian substitutions available. Some sessions also include a market visit or coconut boat ride.

“The tour was amazing!!! Anna was our tour guide and she was lovely! At the local farmers market she explained everything in detail and the food was truly amazing☺️ we’re so happy and can only recommend it to everyone💞”

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5.Secret Gourmet Dining Experience in Riverfront Venue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $109

Spend four hours in a rare 200-year-old Hoi An riverside home with a local host, welcome cocktail, canapés, and a four or five-course dinner by a noted Vietnamese chef. Choose optional international wine pairing, private dining upgrades, and pickup within central Hoi An.

“Absolutely amazing tour. I'm so glad I did it, and the host was such a gentleman. Cannot recommend this experience enough!”

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6.Hoi An Memories Skip-the-Line Ticket with Dinner and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $25

Spend an evening at Hoi An Memories with hotel pickup, a Vietnamese and Western set meal, traditional games, and the large-scale Memories Show. The package lasts about three hours, starts around 6 pm, and includes return transport. Confirm menu needs and pickup details before booking.

“Tufo excelente! Mordomia do carrinho elétrico rosa me levar para jantar e pro show! Ao sair do show o Transfer! Que show lindo! Recomendo muito! Noite deliciosa ❤️”

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7.Hoi An Sunset Dining Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $80

You’ll be picked up at 4:30 pm for a private two-hour cruise on Hoi An’s Hoai and Thu Bon Rivers. Expect sunset views, a five-course dinner, music, bottled water, and a floating lantern ritual. Confirm the boat and dining arrangements before booking, especially if you are traveling solo.

“NO Music, NO cocktails, NO Cruising at night, NO Nice boat, only old boat. I did accept the offer of dinner on land, BIG MISTAKE, It should have not been offered, if you cannot deliver you should cancel. I have been totally ripped off.”

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8.South Hoi An River Safari With Candle-lit Beach Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $106

You’ll cross Cua Dai Bridge, visit VinWonders Nam Hoi An’s River Safari and cultural performance areas, then dine by An Bang Beach. An English-speaking guide, transfers, admission, dinner, and insurance are included. Allow 5.5 to 6.5 hours, and confirm the exact evening schedule.

“It was very good, very informative and not busy during the weekday!! Dinner was excellent and had a great time overall”

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9.Da Nang by Night from Hoi An: Seafood dinner, night market and cruise trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $47

From Hoi An, join guides including Trung and Josh for a five-hour Da Nang night outing by motorbike. Eat seafood and drink beer, visit Dragon Bridge, Han Bridge, Love Bridge, DHC Marina, and APEC Park, bargain at the night market, then cruise the Han River with live music.

“Fantastic tour. Loved riding around and spending a lovely meal with our guides. Fun and knowledgeable guides really made us feel at home”

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